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SC57 OSN

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,192 mi
Last recorded160,192 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 OSN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 160,192 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 159,893 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 154,542 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 154,470 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 151,842 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 149,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 149,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 141,005 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 135,365 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 135,349 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 125,131 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 125,104 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 103,633 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 85,176 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,136 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,425 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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SC57 OSN is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 80,098 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC57 OSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC57 OSN registered?

SC57 OSN is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is SC57 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 OSN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC57 OSN have outstanding finance?

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